Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red'PBR
Chinese astilbe 'Vision in Red'
Robust, clump-forming perennial to 55cm tall, with glossy, dark green, divided leaves. Red flowers in short, narrow plumes to 18cm long are produced in mid-late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Astilbe are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with attractive, usually ternately divided leaves and erect plume-like panicles of tiny white, pink or purple flowers in summer. The old, brown flower-heads remain attractive in autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or, where soil is not likely to dry out in summer, grow in partial shade. Plants must be divided every three to four years to maintain vigour
Propagation
Propagate by division in late winter or early spring, pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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